ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 22
The games released on this day in gaming history.
96 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
30 Years AgoMadou Monogatari I
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
The story of a powerful magical witch! The first game (story-wise) in the Madou Monogatari series. Arle Nadja, heroine of the Puyo Puyo series, must ascend the Magic Tower to pass her exam and graduate from Magic Kindergarten.
30 Years AgoBattle Arena Toshinden
PortGame BoyJapan
Battle Arena Toshinden was ported to the Game Boy by Takara in 1996, titled Nettou Toshinden in Japan.
30 Years AgoAthena no Kateiban: Family Games
PlayStationJapan
Variety game collection was recorded board game of nostalgia. I record five sugoroku like to play using the board that mimics of Othello-like "Reversi", the luster of diamond "King Diamond", hat up game "Kopit", "rocket", the Game of Life-style of "Bankers".
30 Years AgoGanbare Goemon: Uchuu Kaizoku Akogingu
PlayStationJapan
Ganbare Goemon: Uchuu Kaizoku Akogingu is a Ganbare Goemon game released for the PlayStation on March 22, 1996. This is the first Goemon game since Sasuke and Yae's appearance as playable characters that doesn't include either on the playable roster.
30 Years AgoPenny Racers
PlayStationJapan
Penny Racers (released as Choro Q in Japan) is a 1996 racing video game developed by Tamsoft and published by Takara for the PlayStation. Sony Computer Entertainment released the game in PAL regions.
30 Years AgoMeltylancer: Ginga Shoujo Keisatsu 2086
Expanded editionPlayStationJapan
MeltyLancer: Ginga Shōjo Keisatsu 2086 is a life simulation game and an expanded port of the PC game The Melting Pot Police: MeltyLancer.
30 Years AgoRin Kaihou Kudan no Igo Daidou
Super FamicomJapan
Rin Kaihou Kudan no Igo Daidou is a Miscellaneous game, published by ASK, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoUchuu Goushouden: Bakuretsu Akindo
PlayStationJapan
Bakuretsu Akindo Uchuu Goushouden is a sugoroku board game (Japanese backgammon) that takes its players to the universe. Gameplay offers a high degree of freedom. Player can choose to make money slowly by taking up ordinary jobs, or take a risk and make a fortune at one stroke.
30 Years AgoAir Management '96
PlayStationSaturnJapan
Air Management '96 is a sequel/remake to the other games in the Air Management series.
30 Years AgoJ.B. Harold: Blue Chicago Blues
PC-FXJapan
J.B. Harold: Blue Chicago Blues provides an interactive cinematic experience with real actors and settings. Choices arise, advancing time and requiring astute planning for mystery-solving and time management.
30 Years AgoHyper Final Match Tennis
PlayStationJapan
Hyper Final Match Tennis is the final installment of the Final Match Tennis series, and the only one to be released outside of Japan.
30 Years AgoSuiko Enbu Fuunsaiki
Expanded editionSaturnJapan
An enhanced port of Suiko Enbu (aka, Dark Legend) exclusively upgraded for the Saturn. The game is a one-on-one 2D fighting set in medieval China and based around the myths of the classic "Shuihuzhuan" Chinese story.
26 Years AgoCarmageddon
PortGame Boy ColorNorth America
Game Boy Color port of Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now.
26 Years AgoTony Hawk's Pro Skater
PortGame Boy ColorNorth America
This is the first handheld version of Tony Hawk's popular skateboarding game. It bears little resemblance to the original Playstation version. It is composed of two events: a half pipe and a race mode.
25 Years AgoGenso Suikogaiden Volume 2: Duel at the Crystal Valley
PlayStationWorldwide
This is a side story to Konami's RPG series Suikoden. The events of the game take place between the second and the upcoming third game, and fill the story gap between them. The story centers on the rebellion that has taken place in the Grasslands.
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25 Years AgoSakura Taisen 3: Paris ha Moeteiru ka?
DreamcastJapan
Sakura Wars 3 takes place following the events of Sakura Wars 2.
25 Years AgoEVE Zero: Ark of the Matter
DreamcastJapan
Eve Zero is a prequel to Eve Burst Error. Once again, the player controls the two main heroes of the series: the witty and womanizing private investigator Kojiroh Amagi, and the beautiful red-haired secret agent Marina.
25 Years AgoTokyo Road Race
PS2Japan
Take to the road in this white-knuckle thriller of from Taito. Choose from a wide selection of Japanese car manufacturers to race, from regular family saloons, to high powered rally cars.
25 Years AgoUnison: Rebels of Rhythm & Dance
PS2North America
In the city of Twin Ships, Ducker has banished dancing from the land! It is up to the Unison team to bring dance back to the people of the city. Players must memorize and perform routines by using the twin analog sticks.
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25 Years AgoG1 Jockey
PS2Japan
Race to become the leading jockey--vie for the rookie of the year award as an apprentice, gain wins, collect G1 trophies, and earn money on your way to the Triple Crown.
25 Years AgoPuzznic
PortPlayStationJapan
This version removes the adult content present in the original game.
25 Years AgoSimple 1500 Series Vol. 56: The Sniper
PlayStationJapan
An entry in the Simple 1500 series for PlayStation where players are challenged to snipe targets. A number of missions will give players the ability to choose their sniping position and the time of day they choose to execute their hit.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.